: Covers the Mughal era to the independent state (approx. 253 pages). Women in India - Sita Anantha Raman
: Analyzing how gender and sexuality were depicted in male-authored premodern texts.
: Investigates how the ideal of "Indian womanhood" became a central pillar for the nation's push for independence in 1947. Women in India: A Social and Cultural History, ...
: Includes a look at modern Indian women, including their roles in various social movements and the resurgence of militant Hindu nationalism. Book Details
The set is widely recommended for academic collections due to its depth and the unique way it integrates women’s issues into the general study of Indian history. : Sita Anantha Raman . Publisher : Praeger/ABC-CLIO (2009). Volume 1 : Focuses on the premodern era (approx. 215 pages). : Covers the Mughal era to the independent state (approx
The work is organized into two primary chronological sections: the (antiquity to early medieval Hindu kingdoms) and the later era (Mughal dynasties through colonial rule to independence). Raman identifies four key interrelated themes throughout this history:
: Examining how these ancient texts and ideals were later resurrected by both men and women for social and political agendas, particularly during the nationalist movement. : Investigates how the ideal of "Indian womanhood"
: Highlights the intellectual contributions of figures like Gargi and Maitreyi, and explores the diverse roles of queens, courtesans, and nuns.